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Major causative factors of degenerative health originate in the stomach and can eventually radiate outwards, affecting
the circulatory system. As we age, we produce far less of the digestive enzymes needed to maintain optimal health. The
gradual breakdown of the intestinal lining coupled with hindered digestion can allow contaminates such as undigested
food particles to enter the bloodstream. These contaminates accumulate over time, causing the blood to become thick and
abrasive, eventually leading to circulatory and autoimmune complications. Neprinol, by Arthur Andrew Medical, is a blend
of all-natural enzymes that break down harmful blood components such as excess fibrin and food particulates as well as
assist in restoring blood to its naturally pure state. Enzymes essentially purify and soften blood plasma, reducing stress on
the arterial walls while supporting the immune system.
What is Fibrin?
Fibrin is a protein formed in the human body that can
significantly impact our health and general wellbeing. Fibrin is documented to be responsible for
the formation of scar tissue and thrombus (blood
clots). The body’s inherent fibrin removal process
is accomplished by the naturally occurring enzyme
plasmin. Plasmin is our body’s natural blood thinner,
responsible for maintaining normal blood solvency by removing
unnecessary accumulated proteins. This natural process can be
enhanced by introducing fibrinolytic (fibrin-degrading) enzymes such
as those in Neprinol. Serrapeptase is an exceptional fibrinolytic enzyme,
able to digest and liquefy large amounts of fibrotic tissue. This dissolved
tissue may accumulate over time, thickening the blood, making
it necessary to include the potent enzyme Nattokinase. This
enzyme, produced by Bacillus subtilis, has been clinically
shown to be 4 times more potent than plasmin itself and
can help modulate blood viscosity by dissolving these
degraded tissue cells.
A New Approach to Heart Health
Healthy adults can now be proactive with their health
and reduce the risk of many common circulatory
conditions by taking the enzymes Nattokinase and
Serrapeptase found in Neprinol. These
enzymes can substantially lower
C-reactive protein levels (CRP), an
inflammatory marker linked to heart
disease. A clinical trial involving
18,000 healthy patients with normal
cholesterol found that elevated levels
of CRP were associated with a threefold increase in the risk of heart
disease. Unlike taking a daily regimen of aspirin, Neprinol thins the
blood by removing unwanted debris. In addition, Neprinol is a good
source of antioxidants, has no gastrointestinal side effects, and does
not put stress on the liver and kidneys.
Is Neprinol enteric coated?
Instead of using phthalates (plastic) or chemicals commonly
found in enteric coatings, Neprinol utilizes new Acid
Armor capsule technology. Acid Armor capsules have
no additional components in comparison to a typical
vegetable capsule; their action is simply the result of smarter
engineering. These capsules are designed to break down slowly,
allowing for a more controlled release of their contents. This controlled
release provides protection from the acidic pH of the stomach
without the use of potentially harmful chemicals such as those
found in enteric coatings. The capsules are made from dense
vegetable cellulose in addition to a micro-threaded locking
mechanism which prevents premature leakage of the
capsule’s contents.
Systemic enzyme deficiency
There are thousands of catalytic processes taking place
between tissues and fluids in living plants and animals
each day. These processes can occur only as a result of
enzymatic reactions. Ancient men and women received
enzymes from their diet via vegetables, fruits and other raw
foods, nature’s richest sources of enzymes. Unfortunately,
however, even moderate temperatures at which most
foods are cooked destroy enzymes. Although enzymes
are found most active in raw foods, the majority of
food consumed today is both processed and cooked at extremely high
temperatures, reducing dietary enzyme levels even further. Enzyme
deficiencies can lead to common health problems—such as circulatory
disorders, cancer, arthritis and kidney disease. Young adults have far greater
enzyme activity than older ones whose ability to manufacture enzymes
diminishes with age. The aging body’s diminished enzyme activity is part of
the reason that people age prematurely. Bannock’s work and many other
studies that have been covered extensively in medical journals support the
use of systemic oral enzymes as a healthy approach to keeping the heart,
joints, brain and other organs functioning efficiently for as long as possible.
The Dark side of tissue repair
When scientists examine the most age related illnesses including
heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes,
kidney disorders and arthritis—similar
underlying causes can be found: All
of these conditions are characterized
by insidious sclerosis and fibrosis that
is caused by the over-secretion of
growth factors. Sclerosis is defined as
a hardening of a bodily tissue (such as
the coronary arteries, i.e., arteriosclerosis)
or an increase of connective tissue at the expense of more active tissue.
Meanwhile, fibrosis is very similar to sclerosis, involving development
of excess fibrous tissue in an organ (such as kidney fibrosis). Fibrosis
can be detected in a number of ways, but is most noticeable with the
pain associated with high levels of inflammation. Health experts have
different ways of measuring the progression of these unfavorable
bodily processes. For example, Dr. Bannock uses digital video blood
microscopy which shows doctors whether blood has excess
fibrin, oxidative stress and excessive white blood cell counts.
Such indicators almost always indicate rheumatoid and
osteoarthritis, as well as other negative health conditions.
C-reactive protein (CRP) measurements were taken to
determine bodily inflammation levels of the patients in
the study. Increased CRP levels are often an indication of
unhealthy fibrin activity, causing the blood to abnormally
clot, increasing risk of heart attacks and strokes. Doctors have
also associated high CRP with increased risk for heart disease.
Another test used in the study was measuring erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR). In this test a blood sample is taken
and put in a tube with chemicals which prevent the blood from clotting.
The tube is left to stand upright. The red blood cells (erythrocytes)
gradually fall to the bottom of the tube as a “sediment.” The clear liquid
plasma is left at the top. The ESR measures the rate at which the red
blood cells separate from the plasma and fall to the bottom of a test tube.
The rate is measured in millimeters per hour (mm/hr). If certain proteins
cover red cells, these will stick to each other and cause the red cells to fall
more quickly. A high ESR indicates inflammation somewhere in the body.
With age also comes fibrosis. Wrinkling and elastosis (loss of skin elasticity)
are all outer signs of fibrosis. What is happening on the outside of the
body is happening on the inside, too—to arteries, kidneys, lungs and
other tissues and organs. Both sclerosis and fibrosis proceed with almost
uncanny determination by the time a person reaches 40 and eventually
affect virtually every tissue and organ in the body.
Understanding Live Blood Video Microscopy
Video microscopy of live and dried layered blood analysis is a unique
technique used to formulate an appropriate course of natural healthbuilding and lifestyle principles to optimize health, prevent disease, and to
monitor individual effectiveness. This technique uses live, not preserved
blood, with higher magnification than
conventional methods. The live blood
images below and throughout the rest
of this report reflect several types of live
blood video microscopy. The first three
images in each four-image set utilize
phase contrast and dark field microscopy.
In these, the clinician searches for fibrin
spiculae, which should not appear in
live blood at all. “It indicates that the balance between hemostasis and
fibrinolysis is too much in favor of clotting,” says Dr. Bannock. Additionally,
cholesterol and mycoplasma organisms can also be viewed in the blood.
The last image in each four-image set is Dried Layered Blood Analysis
to examine the coagulation cascade. This application of viewing dried
suspended blood samples offers the qualified analyst and client valuable
clues to potential degenerative patterns. The use of digital microscopy
and live blood analysis have been criticized by some of in medical
community. The reason for this is two-fold. The interpretation of dark
field images as well as the handling of the specimen must be done with
great care to get accurate results. The use of blood analysis has little or
no use when prescribing pharmaceutical drugs for the alleviation of
arthritis and related conditions. This is mainly the reason it has not been
widely accepted in the medical community. It is however a useful tool
in clinical nutrition. Blood analysis helps pinpoint deficiencies and
abnormalities in the blood. It is very effective for a nutritionist
involved in prescribing the nutritional regiment to restore normal
values that may otherwise seem normal.
Clinical studies
Discovery Health Channel host Laurent Bannock, D.Sc., has
completed a multi-patient study at the Santa Fe Center for
Nutritional Medicine, to examine the ability of Neprinol to help
the body maintain healthy fibrin activity and inflammation
levels. His study results, thus far, deal particularly with patients
who complained primarily of osteoarthritis symptoms, a known
inflammatory condition, as well as the even more inflammatory
rheumatoid arthritis and health challenges involving cholesterol
and insulin response. Neprinol combines key enzymes and
synergists, such as nattokinase, serrapeptase, protease, papain,
bromelain, rutin, amla and lipase (with coenzyme Q10).
Osteoarthritis Case Study
Neprinol Case Study #1
Study Subject: 45-year-old male construction worker recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, twice a day, between meals. Has
discontinued ibuprofen usage.
Initial Visit
Subjective: Chronic pain and inflammation of the wrist and elbow joints
(both arms). Uses over-the-counter ibuprofen for relief, regularly.
Objective: Lab tests showed very high C-reactive protein, high ESR,
high platelets and high globulin values. Digital video blood microscopy
showed significant protein polymerization (oxidative stress that causes
high ESR levels), raised platelets, raised poikilocytes (variably shaped
cells, which are seen in iron deficiency anemia), raised fibrin and raised
white blood cells (WBCs, an indication of an unhealthy immune system).
Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, twice a day, between meals.
Advised to discontinue ibuprofen usage. No other medications or
supplements were recommended (for the purposes of the study).
Four Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Completely pain and inflammation free. No longer uses
ibuprofen at all!
Objective: Lab tests showed normal C-reactive protein, slightly high
ESR, normal platelets and normal globulin values. Digital video blood
microscopy showed slight protein polymerization (oxidative stress),
normal platelets, very few poikilocytes, no fibrin and normal white
blood cells.
Treatment: Two Neprinol capsules twice daily, between meals.
Six Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Still completely pain and inflammation free.
Two Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Still had some pain and inflammation of wrists and elbows,
but reports symptoms to be markedly improved.
Objective: Lab tests are normal. Digital video blood microscopy is
normal.
Objective: Lab tests showed slightly raised C-reactive protein, high ESR,
normal platelets, slightly raised globulin values. Digital video blood
microscopy showed moderate protein polymerization (oxidative stress),
slightly raised platelets, slightly raised poikilocytes, normal fibrin and
slightly raised WBCs.
Treatment: One Neprinol capsule twice daily, between meals.
Lab Test Values (Blood)
For Neprinol Case Study #1
Lab Test
Initial Visit
2-Month Visit
4-Month Visit
6-Month Visit
C-reactive protein
Low = < 1.0
Average = 1.0-3.0
High = 3.1-10.0
Persistent
Inflammation = > 10
13.7 mg/L
11.4 mg/L
7.1 mg/L
2.8 mg/L
ESR
Normal Values for
Males:
0-15 mm/hour
17.3 mm/
hour
16.7 mm/hour
15.2 mm/hour
9.4 mm/hour
Platelets
Normal Values:
155-385 x 103 /mm3
397 x 103 /
mm3
353 x 103 /mm3
316 x 103 /
mm3
317 x 103 /mm3
Globulin
Normal Values:
2.0-3.9 g/dl
4.2 g/dl
3.94 g/dl
3.16 g/dl
2.77 g/dl
Rheumatoid Arthritis Case Study
Neprinol Case Study #2
Study Subject: 67-year-old female retired administrator, diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis five years ago.
Initial Visit
Four Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Pain, inflammation and discomfort, and partial loss of all
joint functions. Has been using NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs, such as aspirin or ibuprofen) since diagnosis five years ago. The
NSAIDs only provide partial relief of symptoms. Has also been taking fish
oils and glucosamine supplements for one year with some benefit to all
symptoms.
Subjective: Reports significant improvements in joint function and
significant relief. Wants to try and come off NSAIDs.
Objective: Lab tests showed high uric acid, high ESR, raised C-reactive
protein and low albumin values. Digital video blood microscopy
showed significant protein polymerization and fibrin.
Treatment: Five Neprinol capsules, three times daily, between meals. The
subject continued existing meds and supplements.
Two Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Notices a difference by slight improvement in joint function
and greater relief. Objective: Lab tests showed slightly improved ESR
values, normal C-reactive protein, similar uric acid values and slightly
improved (but still low) albumin values. Digital video blood microscopy
showed a reduction in protein polymerization and a significant drop
in fibrin. Treatment: Five Neprinol capsules, three times daily, between
meals. The subject continued existing meds and supplements.
Lab Test Values (Blood)
For Neprinol Case Study #2
Lab Test
Initial Visit
2-Month Visit
4-Month Visit
6-Month Visit
Uric Acid
2.2-7.7 mg/dl
8.4 mg/dl
8.1 mg/dl
7.9 mg/dl
8.0 mg/dl
C-reactive protein
Low = < 1.0
Average = 1.0-3.0
High = 3.1-10.0
Persistent
Inflammation = > 10
6.4 mg/L
3.0 mg/L
2.7 mg/L
2.7 mg/L
ESR
Normal Values for
Females:
0-20 mm/hour
22.7 mm/
hour
21.8 mm/
hour
17.5 mm/hour
12.4 mm/hour
Albumin
Normal Values:
2.0-3.9 g/dl
2.6 g/dl
2.9 g/dl
3.6 g/dl
4.0 g/dl
Objective: Lab tests showed nearly normal ESR values, slightly high
uric acid values, normal C-reactive protein and normal albumin values.
Digital video blood microscopy showed slight protein polymerization
and virtually no fibrin.
Treatment: Five Neprinol capsules, three times daily, between meals. The
subject continued supplements and is starting to reduce NSAIDs.
Six Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Continues to notice improvements in joint function and
relief of pain and inflammation. Has been off NSAIDs for one month.
Reports that quality of life has significantly improved!
Objective: Lab tests showed that uric acid values are slightly high, with
normal ESR, C-reactive protein and albumin values. Digital video blood
microscopy is nearly normal with very slight polymerization.
Treatment: Five Neprinol capsules, three times daily, between meals. The
subject continued supplements, and has discontinued NSAIDs.
Hyperlipidemia Case Study
Neprinol Case Study #3
Study Subject: 44-year-old male company executive, just diagnosed with hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol). Does not
want to take cholesterol-lowering drugs. No supplements are currently being taken.
Initial Visit
Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, twice daily, between meals.
Subjective: No perceived symptoms.
Four Month Follow-Up Visit
Objective: Lab tests showed high triglycerides, high cholesterol, high
low-density lipoproteins (LDLs, the bad cholesterol) and low highdensity lipoproteins (HDLs, the good cholesterol).
Subjective: No perceived symptoms. Continues to feel more energy and
continues to lose weight (eight pounds).
Digital video blood microscopy showed raised triglyceride crystals,
raised poikilocytes, raised bicarbonate buffers and significant protein
polymerization.
Objective: Lab values for triglycerides, cholesterol, LDLs and HDLs
continue to improve, but remain slightly out of healthy range. Digital
video blood microscopy showed some poikilocytes, otherwise all
normal.
Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, twice daily, between meals.
Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, twice daily, between meals.
Two Month Follow-Up Visit
6 Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: No perceived symptoms, but reports that he has more
energy and has lost some weight (four pounds).
Subjective: No perceived symptoms. Has maintained weight loss and
good energy levels.
Objective: Lab tests showed slightly improved triglycerides, cholesterol,
LDLs and HDLs, but all remain out of healthy range. Digital video blood
microscopy showed a reduction in triglyceride crystals, no bicarbonate
buffers (normal), slight polymerization and slight poikilocytes.
Objective: Lab tests were all within range. Digital video blood
microscopy was normal.
Lab Test Values (Blood)
For Neprinol Case Study #3
Lab Test
Initial Visit
2-Month Visit
4-Month Visit
6-Month Visit
Triglycerides
Normal Values:
30-150 mg/dl
245 mg/dl
211 mg/dl
176 mg/dl
121 mg/dl
Cholesterol
Normal Values:
130-200 mg/dl
312 mg/dl
288 mg/dl
233 mg/dl
181mg/dl
LDL Cholesterol
Normal Values:
60-130 mg/dl (calc)
154 mg/dl
149 mg/dl
138 mg/dl
111 mg/dl
HDL Cholesterol
Normal Values:
40-90 mg/dl
28 mg/dl
33 mg/dl
39 mg/dl
53 mg/dl
Treatment: Two Neprinol capsules, twice daily, between meals.
Hyperinsulinemia Case Study
Neprinol Case Study #4
Study Subject: 26-year-old female graduate student, recently diagnosed with hyperinsulinemia (elevated blood insulin,
indicating resistance to insulin uptake by bodily organs). Subject is also overweight and complains of chronic fatigue.
Patient has been following an appropriate diet and has been engaged in regular exercise for the past six months, but is
frustrated with lack of results.
Initial Visit
Four Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Perceived blood sugar problems, chronic fatigue,
overweight, sleep problems (staying asleep and also always falling
asleep during the day), chronically depressed.
Subjective: No perceived blood sugar problems, almost normal energy
levels, lost eight pounds in body fat, almost normal sleep patterns and
rarely falls asleep during the day. Feels more confident!
Objective: Lab tests showed low blood glucose, high triglycerides, high
cholesterol, low HDL, low serum phosphorous levels. Digital video
blood microscopy showed slightly raised poikilocytes and some protein
polymerization (oxidative stress).
Objective: Lab values normal! Digital video blood microscopy was
normal.
Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, four times daily, between meals.
Two Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Significant improvement in perceived blood sugar levels, less
fatigue, no significant weight loss, improved sleep and not falling asleep
during the day as often. Not depressed all the time.
Objective: Lab tests showed slightly high blood glucose, slightly high
triglycerides, slightly high cholesterol, slightly low HDL and normal
serum phosphorous levels. Digital video blood microscopy showed
some protein polymerization.
Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, four times daily, between meals.
Lab Test Values (Blood)
For Neprinol Case Study #4
Lab Test
Initial Visit
2-Month Visit
4-Month Visit
6-Month Visit
Triglycerides
Normal Values:
30-150 mg/dl
177 mg/dl
157 mg/dl
144 mg/dl
125 mg/dl
Cholesterol
Normal Values:
130-200 mg/dl
232 mg/dl
206 mg/dl
198 mg/dl
187 mg/dl
HDL Cholesterol
Normal Values:
40-90 mg/dl
31 mg/dl
39 mg/dl
44 mg/dl
61 mg/dl
Blood Glucose
Normal Values:
65-115 mg/dl
61 mg/dl
65 mg/dl
71 mg/dl
73 mg/dl
Phosphorous
Normal Values:
2.5-4.5 mg/dl
2.4 mg/dl
2.8 mg/dl
3.0 mg/dl
2.9 mg/dl
Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, four times daily, between meals.
Six Month Follow-Up Visit
Subjective: Continues to have no perceived blood sugar problems,
mostly normal energy levels, sleeps well, cannot remember when last
fell asleep during the day, has lost a further 12 pounds of body fat and is
no longer overweight. Very happy and feels she has a renewed chance
in life!
Objective: Lab tests were all still within range. Digital video blood
microscopy was normal.
Treatment: Two Neprinol capsules, twice daily, between meals.